Unit 6 - Vocabulary 1 - 20 Flashcards
20 vocabulary terms (20 cards)
1
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Adieu
A
A farewell.
2
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Advent
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An arrival; A coming into place or view.
3
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Apex
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The highest point, tip.
4
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Assimilate
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To absorb fully or adopt.
5
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Bogus
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False, counterfit
6
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Exorbitant
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Unreasonably high.
7
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Interim
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Temporary or transitional period.
8
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Inundate
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To overwhelm with a large amount of something.
9
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Malign
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To speak harmful or negative about someone.
10
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Meander
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To wander aimlessly or take a winding course.
11
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Metropolis
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A large, bustling city.
12
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Momentous
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Very important or significant.
13
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Obstreperous
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Noisy and difficult to control.
14
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Pensive
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Thoughtful.
15
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Perilous
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Dangerous.
16
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Shoddy
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Poorly made or of low quality.
17
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Sprightly
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Full of energy or vitality.
18
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Surly
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Rude, unfriendly, or bad-tempered.
19
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Tirade
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Rude, unfriendly, or bad-tempered.
20
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Vagrant
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A person who wanders without a fixed home or job.
